Firecrackers: A self-destructive Pinoy addiction
Firecrackers: A self-destructive Pinoy addiction
It was 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 1972-the first New Year’s Eve celebration after Marcos declared martial law. Like countless others across the country, our clan was gathered at the old family house but sensed some uneasy quiet since the martial law government had imposed a total firecrackers ban.
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European Stocks Rise as Skanska Rallies; Smith & Nephew Retreats
European stocks climbed, with the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index trading close to the highest level since September 2008, on speculation that economic growth is gathering pace. U.S. futures and Asian shares also rose.
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Most European Stocks Rise; Skanska Rallies, Smith & Nephew Falls
Most European stocks climbed, with the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index trading close to the highest level since September 2008. U.S. index futures and Asian shares also advanced.
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